Supervisor of Recreation Employment Register, Long Creek Youth Development Center

Job Class Code: 4101
Grade: 20
Salary: $51,937.60- $65,436.80
Open: May 8th, 2024
Close: May 22nd, 2024

Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

 The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy located at Long Creek Youth Development Center. 

We are seeking candidates who have an interest in directing recreational programs in an institutional setting. In this role you will direct recreational program for residents at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, Maine.  Responsibilities include developing and administering recreational and group work programs which may include athletic activities for the development, re-education, and rehabilitation of residents.  Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and/or security personnel. 

In this role, typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive recreational program providing activities for residents, individually and in groups, to support the residents’ developmental and therapeutic needs.
• Consults with other staff members regarding resident interests, and assigns residents to recreation classes or activities.
• Interviews new residents to determine their interests and plan a recreational program for them.
• Records resident progress.
• Represents recreation unit on various committees.
• Requisitions and maintains recreational equipment and supplies.
• Coaches, instructs, and oversees games, athletic events, or other recreational activities.
• Keeps and reviews program activity records and submits reports; reviews, evaluates, and improves existing programs; and develops new recreation programs.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work activities of subordinate staff. 

A well qualified candidate will demonstrate they have the knowledge of recreational and group work principles, ability to understand the psychology of delinquent persons, has an eye for keeping detailed records and the ability to write reports.

 A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge, skills and abilitites necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience or education which provides knowledge and/or work experience in planning, organizing, and supervising athletic or other recreational activities.

REVIEW PROCESS:

The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.

Certification to Vacancies

Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.

When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:

1.     Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government

2.     Current employees of the hiring agency

3.     Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies

4.     Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees)

5.     Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 19% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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